Panama Red, also known as Panamanian red or P.R., is a pure cultivar of Cannabis sativa that gained popularity among cannabis users in the 1960s and 1970s for its potency. The strain is characterized by its high THC levels, which are attributed to the specific cultivar rather than the Panamanian climate. It produces a mellow cerebral high, slight body relaxation, euphoria, increased energy, and boosts creativity, though it can cause anxiety and paranoia in some users. Despite changes in cultivation location, research by an Auburn University researcher found that Panama Red maintained similar THC content across different climates. Named for its cultivation in Panama and its distinctive claylike red color, its production declined with the rise of cocaine trafficking. Panama Red has been referenced in popular culture, including films, music, and the animated Netflix series “Trailer Park Boys: The Animated Series.”
Panama Red Characteristics
- Pure cultivar of Cannabis sativa
- Popular in the 1960s and 1970s
- Renowned for its potency
- Induces mellow cerebral high and slight body relaxation
- Can cause anxiety and paranoia in some users
Panama Red Cultivation
- Originated in Panama
- Known for its clay-like red color
- Production common in Panama’s Pearl Islands
- Declined in Panama due to rise of cocaine trafficking
- Adapted to different climates with similar THC content
Panama Red in Popular Culture
- Referenced in music by Peter Rowan and Van Halen
- Mentioned in films like ‘Detroit Rock City’ and ‘Meet the Parents’
- Featured in the stoner comic ‘The Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers’
- Thomas Pynchon references Panama Red in his works
- Song ‘Panama Red’ by The Yellow Balloon inspired by the strain
Panama Red References
- Cited in various books and dictionaries
- Information on Panama Red strain available on CannaSOS
- Quotes from ‘Meet the Parents’ referencing Panama Red
- SongFacts website provides details on the song ‘Panama Red’ by The Yellow Balloon
- Economic Botany journal features a botanical note on Panama Red
Legal Status of Cannabis
- Legal history in the U.S.
- Marihuana Tax Act of 1937
- Timeline of cannabis law reforms
- International treaty law on rescheduling cannabis in 2020
- Legal reforms in countries like Canada, Germany, UK, and Uruguay
Panama red Data Sources
| Reference | URL |
|---|---|
| Glossary | https:/glossary/panama-red |
| Wikipedia | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Panama_red |
| Wikidata | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q7129937 |
| Knowledge Graph | https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/07frxm |
| DBPedia | http://dbpedia.org/resource/Panama_red |
| Product Ontology | http://www.productontology.org/id/Panama_red |